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About Sentinel Campground
Number of accommodations: 78
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Showers
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- General Store
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (1129)
What Guests Are Saying
Sentinel Campground offers a beautiful setting with spacious, shaded sites and proximity to the river, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere and the campground's access to nearby amenities, such as the store and ranger programs. However, the facilities, particularly the restrooms, are in disrepair and require maintenance, which detracts from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Sentinel Campground offers a beautiful setting with spacious, shaded sites and proximity to the river, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere and the campground's access to nearby amenities, such as the store and ranger programs. However, the facilities, particularly the restrooms, are in disrepair and require maintenance, which detracts from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Colleen J
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Right Middle Loop
Great campground. Showers are available next to the Cedar Grove Market in the laundry building, but must buy token for about $1.50 per 5 minutes. Lots of places to play in the river but stick to the calm sections.
Colleen J
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Right Middle Loop
Great campground. Showers are available next to the Cedar Grove Market in the laundry building, but must buy token for about $1.50 per 5 minutes. Lots of places to play in the river but stick to the calm sections.
mike k
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Right Outer Loop
We have been going to Sentinel for over 40 years!! Although it is more crowded with new "dumb" campers trying to learn it is the most peaceful place in the world!!! We scored # 15 one of the best sites by the river. Everyone needs to take care of the campdrounds!!!! Save it for our Grandkids but tell them to leave the "E" bikes at home!! Take a hike!! 30 years ago i hiked with my young nephew up the mountain at roads end. We left 90 degree heat and had lunch in the snow!1 One of the best days of my life!!
mike k
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Right Outer Loop
We have been going to Sentinel for over 40 years!! Although it is more crowded with new "dumb" campers trying to learn it is the most peaceful place in the world!!! We scored # 15 one of the best sites by the river. Everyone needs to take care of the campdrounds!!!! Save it for our Grandkids but tell them to leave the "E" bikes at home!! Take a hike!! 30 years ago i hiked with my young nephew up the mountain at roads end. We left 90 degree heat and had lunch in the snow!1 One of the best days of my life!!
David G
VerifiedAugust 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Right Middle Loop
Sentinel campground is a beautiful place to camp. The campground is well maintained which provides its guests with a great wilderness experience.
John N
VerifiedAugust 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Center Loop
Campsites are well-spaced. Rangers make frequent passes thru campground. They warned about frequent bears and how to handle them. No camp-host (but you can buy firewood at market). Market/snack-bar/laundry/showers/pay-phone are a 5 minute walk. No cell-phone or wifi in the valley (unless you are a guest at the lodge)
Ranger-visitor-center next to campground. A few miles drive to Grizzly-Falls or Roaring Falls; a few more miles to Boyden Cave; Zumwalt Meadows; Roads End. Note: still a lot of mosquitos (recommend a mosquito head net and repellent spray).
Tuesday (Aug 20) was fully-populated. Wednesday and Thursday were fully reserved but many unused sites :(
David G
VerifiedAugust 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: Right Middle Loop
Sentinel campground is a beautiful place to camp. The campground is well maintained which provides its guests with a great wilderness experience.
John N
VerifiedAugust 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Center Loop
Campsites are well-spaced. Rangers make frequent passes thru campground. They warned about frequent bears and how to handle them. No camp-host (but you can buy firewood at market). Market/snack-bar/laundry/showers/pay-phone are a 5 minute walk. No cell-phone or wifi in the valley (unless you are a guest at the lodge)
Ranger-visitor-center next to campground. A few miles drive to Grizzly-Falls or Roaring Falls; a few more miles to Boyden Cave; Zumwalt Meadows; Roads End. Note: still a lot of mosquitos (recommend a mosquito head net and repellent spray).
Tuesday (Aug 20) was fully-populated. Wednesday and Thursday were fully reserved but many unused sites :(
donna w
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: Right Inner Loop
The Rangers at the Sentinel campground were extremely rude. I made contact with one younger female ranger and ahe was pleasant. The older female ranger working inside the Ranger/visitor office was extremely rude. They all seemed like they we re e not happy to be there and tired of càmpers.
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Kent A
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Perfect for what we want to the park to do
Location Sentinel Campground
Address:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States
From Fresno, CA, follow California State Highway 180 East to Cedar Grove. Sentinel Campground is located on the left (north) side of the road in the village.
Sentinel Campground is accessible via Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, which connects to CA-198 approximately 25 miles to the west.
Elevation: 1411 feet
76 mi drive to downtown Three Rivers (over 2 hr (138 min))
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
12PM
Cancellation policy
- Campsites will be cancelled if vacant for 24 hours after arrival; first night's fee and a $10 cancellation fee apply.
Safety & rules
- Used propane tanks must be taken home for proper disposal; do not leave them in the park.
Local regulations
- A California fishing license is required for fishing in the park; check local markets for availability.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026
